Lower School Special Events

Potluck Dinners These are social events for parents only, designed to renew old friendships and to welcome new parents to the School.

Family Science Saturday Family Science Saturday is a program for all Lower School students and their parents. Three Saturdays a year, Lower School Science teachers design fun and engaging science activities for parents and students to work on together. Some activities are on the Lower School campus, some are trips to various sites in the Boston area. It is required that all students are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Halloween/Soul Cake Tradition The Fifth Grade performs the tradition of Soul Cake by singing, playing instruments, and dancing. Parents are welcome; this performance occurs prior to Halloween.

Harvest Festival A day-long celebration centered on the harvesting of the Lower School gardens.

One School One World/Grandfriends’ Day This is a special All School Event at the Nicholas Athletic Center where families celebrate our many cultures through performances, song, games, food and displays. This event is held on a Saturday in November. This celebration alternates every other year with Grandfriends’ Day.

Skating Family Skates are held on Friday nights from 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from December through mid-February. To book the Upper School rink for an event, contact the Athletics Office (617-800-2141).

Winter Concerts This is the celebration of the season through song featuring our choruses and orchestra. Please check the website for dates and times of concerts. Parents are welcome to this event held in December.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon This is an all-School program held at the Upper School in January with presentations by students from each campus. All families are welcome.

LSPA Community Event This is an activity for all Lower School families, which is usually held in the fall.

Maypole Celebration The Lower School welcomes spring through singing and dancing. The Fifth Grade dances a traditional Maypole Dance, along with other festive international dancing by other grades. Parents are welcome to this event held in May.

BB&N Circus A favorite family event when the Lower School becomes a fairground with rides, crafts, games, food and fun! This financial aid fundraising event occurs in May.

Spring Concerts This is a celebration of the season through song featuring our choruses and orchestra. Parents are welcome. Please check the website for dates and times of concerts. Parents are welcome to this event held in May.

Family Picnic/Ice cream Social LS families are invited to the LS campus for an end-of-year event. Everyone is invited!

Grade 6 Closing Ceremony The attire for Grade 6 should be: We recommend a sports jacket, button up collared shirt and slacks. Alternatively, a nice dress (white is not required) dress shoes, flats or low heels due to the need for safety on the risers. Slacks and a nice blouse would be another option. Please refrain from jeans and sneakers for this occasion.